5 - CPM

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What is a continuous passive motion unit?

  • A piece of equipment that moves the pt passively with the intent to inc or maintain motion

  • Typically applied 4-6 hrs a day for 1-4 weeks after surgery

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What are the indication for CPM?

  • To inc ROM (used mainly on knees after TKA, ACL reconstruction, or tibial plateau fx)

  • Prevention of post-surgical stiffness

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What are some of the benefits of using CPM?

• Prevents development of adhesions and contractures that cause

joint stiffness

• Provides a stimulating effect on the healing of tendons and

ligaments

• Enhances healing of incisions over the moving joint

• Increases synovial fluid lubrication of the joint and thus increases

the rate of intra-articular cartilage healing and regeneration

• Prevents the degrading effects of immobilization

• Provides a quicker return of ROM

• Decreases postoperative pain

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What are contraindications for using CPM?

  • DVT

  • Active bleeding

  • Opening incisions

  • Movement past the ROM limitation indicated in the POC

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What are precautions for using CPM?

  • Impaired mentation

  • Movement that is limited by other body parts (such as the stomach)

  • Impaired sensation

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What are potential adverse effects of using CPM?

• Increased bleeding inside the joint

• Increased use of pain medication